Geoff Kohl

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Editor-in-Chief, SecurityInfoWatch.com
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Member Since: 09/15/2006

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About Me:
I'm the editor-in-chief of the leading website read by security industry insiders on topics ranging from residential security systems to homeland security. The site, SecurityInfoWatch.com, is read by corporate security professionals, government security pros, commercial and residential security dealers and installers, fire alarm and low-voltage specialists, specifying architects and engineers, and other security professionals. We offer news, education/training, insightful commentary and community to those in our industry, and I'm happy to share what I've learned inside the industry with those of you in the world of business. Stay safe. Stay secure.

Industry: Security
Size of Business: 1 - 10 employees
Years in Business: 2-10 years

Affiliations:
NBFAA

Business Interests:
Security, electronics, technology, safety, defense

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Guides Written:	20
Comments Posted:	1
Comments Received:	0
Favorite Guides:	0

Guides I've Written

Protecting the Home Office

Stay safe and secure at home while you’re making money in your pajamas
Guide Rating: 9.2 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 2
Starting a Security Services Business

Secure your livelihood in this industry that has few barriers to entry
Guide Rating: 9.1 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 3
Indoor Security Camera

Survey the scene with a security camera meant for your business application
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 2
Using Security Guards

Hiring a guard can fulfill multiple business needs simultaneously
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
Creating a Security Plan for a Retail Business

Sure-fire ways to safeguard your store and reduce losses
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
Using Online Product and Service Reviews

Get your customers rating products to make your website really rank
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 0
Making Money with Online How-To Videos

Turn on the camcorder and turn your expertise into dollars
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 3
Making the Most of a Bad Location

How to succeed in a location where other businesses have failed
Guide Rating: 9.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 2
Security Cameras

From a simple over-the-register security cam to a see-in-the dark surveillance camera, take your best shot.
Guide Rating: 8.7 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 11
Access Control Systems

Pick a good lock system before your locks get picked
Guide Rating: 8.4 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 2
Building out Your Office Space

Take the blank palette of your office and make it a productivity lair
Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 0
Product or Service Demonstrations

Get the show on the road with a demonstration that communicates to your buyers
Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Using Webinars

Take your seminars online to create rewards with virtual proximity
Guide Rating: 8.0 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 5
Identification (ID) Badges

From simple stickers to radio-frequency tags, choose your security level
Guide Rating: 7.7 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Protecting Your Invention While Pitching It

How to make sure that great idea of yours, stays yours
Guide Rating: 7.6 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 2
Shoplifting Prevention

Cameras, mirrors and friendly staff are your best defense
Guide Rating: 7.0 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

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Handling Cash in Your Business

Essentials for dealing with cash in the workspace
Guide Rating: 6.9 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1
Using Online Videos for Your Business

Online video content for training and marketing – and how to do it
Guide Rating: 6.9 out of 10. Saved by 1 person.

Comments Received: 5
Everyday Safety in the Workplace

From slips and falls to scalds and burns, how to keep your business safe
Guide Rating: 6.2 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 0
Securing Your Small Office

Protect office assets and employees with a comprehensive security plan
Guide Rating: 6.1 out of 10. Saved by 0 people.

Comments Received: 1

My Comments

Security Cameras - 11/01/2006

I don't want to name names, but one large retailer told me they were allowing their suppliers to see how end-caps (the ends or retail aisles) marketing was doing. New video analytics are coming around that can do people counting so business owners not only get the benefit of a surveillance camera, but they also can find out how many people entered their establishment during a given time. A classic example is the business that uses security camera footage to prove its indemnity in slip-and-fall type incidents. Interestingly, according to the folks from Westec Interactive (a full service monitoring company), retailers have been among the most savvy in recognizing additional values. As more cameras get installed, since prices have dropped and resolution has increased, we'll hear more about neat ways biz owners found to use cameras as more than security.

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